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NASA Center: Langley Research Center
Image # : 1972-L-01555
Date : 03/18/1972

Title

Skycrane Helicopter

Full Description

The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter, which saw service with the U.S.Army as the CH-54 Tarhe, flew at Langley in its later version, the CH-54B. The "Crane" was used in studies into the handling of large helicopters, and as such sported various loads attached to the airframe. The Army retired its Skycranes in the 1970s and they were completely removed from military service in the 1980s. Ex-military Skycranes entered commercial service, where they are used in various heavy-lift roles, including the lumber industry. The U.S. military preferred a heavy-lift aircraft that also had a cabin capable of carrying cargo and troops.

Keywords

Sikorsky Tarhe CH-54B Helicopter Skycrane Langley

Subject Category

Rotorcraft,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: LARC
  • Center Number: 1972-L-01555
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001988

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: digital

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